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Competence Centre Climate and Environment

The Climate and Environment (CC:CE) serves as an information, networking and consulting platform for the economy with a focus on the water, waste, and energy nexus.

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The CC:CE supports the shift towards a low-carbon, circular economy  and the uptake of climate-friendly, resource efficient technologies – in particular in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency, water and waste management, and related services – in the markets of the SADC region. We aim to promote bilateral exchange of technology and know-how between Germany and southern Africa. 

 

The objectives of the CC:CE are to: 

  • Conduct market analyses and provide market information 
  • Support companies in market entry and market expansion 
  • Provide advisory services geared towards sustainable and green technology market development
  • Represent the environmental technology sector, and provide a network and cooperation platform 

 

To achieve the objectives listed above, we continuously expand our international network in the public and private sectors. Making use of these networks, the CC:CE offers various services to the private sector, including but not limited to, market studies, delegations, business-to-business matchmaking and information events. Through our activities, we endeavour to increase visibility of environmental technologies and connect technology providers with off-takers and implementation partners. 

 

The CC:CE also implements projects funded by the various initiatives of the following German governmental institutions: 

  • German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action 
  • German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Security and Consumer Protection 
  • German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development 
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Portfolio Water Management

The competence center based in Cape Town serves as an information, networking and consulting platform for the economy.

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Renewable energy and energy efficiency

The competence centre based in Cape Town serves as an information, networking and consulting platform for the economy.

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Waste Management & Recycling

The competence center based in Johannesburg serves as an information, networking and consulting platform for the economy.